Hamas published an amendment to its original charter in 2017, where it attempted to portray itself as moderate and open to peaceful solutions. Hear from two experts who explain why Hamas published this amendment and whether it was a mere political ploy. Then, see a recorded video of AMP leader Osama Abuirshaid who discussed on an Arab media outlet why Hamas needed to present a different agenda to the West than to its own followers. Burns and Baker then move on to the signing of the Abraham Accords whose purpose was to promote peace and prosperity in the Middle East and normalize relations between Israel and other countries, and how CAIR condemned the Accords.

Episode 18, A Common Enemy, has been released in our podcast Intifada: Hamas in the US.

Burns and Baker delve into the uncommon alliance between Islamist groups like Hamas and leftist groups like PFLP, to face a common enemy- The West. In the late 2020s, Hamas announced its official alliance in Gaza with other terror groups like the PFLP in what they called a Joint Operations Room. Similarly, in the US, the pro-Hamas groups like AMP began collaborating with pro-PFLP groups to drive student activism on US campuses.

Hear from Dr. Lorenzo Vidino about the history and evolution of Hamas' parent organization, the Muslim Brotherhood, and how its covert agenda involves the destruction of Western society.

In the wake of the HLF trial and convictions, news reporting indicated the FBI attempted to disengage from CAIR in any official capacity, with open source documents revealing they were considered an inappropriate partner for liaison. In this episode, you will learn about CAIR's reaction to these developments, as well as the growth of the AMP and its collaboration with the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) in the realm of student activism. Burns and Baker reflect back on the 1993 conspiratorial meeting wherein Nihad Awad and other attendees specifically discussed the need to ignite student activism in furtherance of their cause.

While Hamas took leaps forward in its progress in Gaza in the late 2000s, the group here suffered setbacks. The HLF and five of its senior officers were convicted of providing support to Hamas. Hear from one of the trial attorneys who explains how the case was proven to a jury, and how some groups like CAIR were identified as co-conspirators at the trial, and the Court affirmed that designation.

The Second Intifada brought so much death in Israel with a number of American citizens dying as a result of senseless acts of terror. You will hear from two retired FBI Special Agents who served years as FBI Legal Attaches in Tel Aviv, witnessing first hand the brutality of Hamas. You will also gain a glimpse into the evolution of the US-based Hamas infrastructure when one of the original Hamas fronts ostensibly closed only to re-open with another name- an organization that is driving a large part of the hateful anti-Semitic, anti-West rhetoric in our country today.

In 2004, the FBI executed a search warrant on the home of Ismail Elbarasse. There, agents located the US Muslim Brotherhood's archives. Hear from an FBI Senior Executive who led the search of ElBarasse's residence. He provides details about key documents that were discovered. Learn about other significant developments during this time frame, including the federal indictments of the HLF and 7 of its officers for the provision of material support to Hamas.

In the early 2000s, the US Government continued its efforts to disrupt the US-based Hamas infrastructure. Infocom and the Elashi brothers were indicted for various terrorism related charges and were tried in federal court. Hear details about the prosecution and convictions from one of the government's prosecutors. During the same period, another brutal attack occurred in Tel Aviv. This time, Hamas targeted a seaside pub full of people enjoying live music, food, and drinks.